The Casa Grande Fire Department is excited to join the PulsePoint Foundation in extending life-saving technology to Casa Grande via PulsePoint, a mobile app which alerts CPR-trained citizens of cardiac events in their vicinity so they may administer aid. The app also notifies users of the closest available Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Early application of bystander [...]
Station Tours If you would like to schedule a tour, please call the Fire Prevention Officer: 520-421-8777 ext. 5980 or email martha_bender@casagrandeaz.gov We can accommodate a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 24 people in a group tour. All ages are welcome. Children groups must be accompanied by at least 2 adults A two-week advance [...]
Casa Grande Fire Department is the proud home of Explorer Post 911 Fire Hose Training at the Academy As part of the ongoing training for Explorers, members participated in classroom and hands-on hose evolutions. Much like regular firefighter training, explorers were exposed to deploying hose of differing sizes and lengths as well as properly loading [...]
Volunteers An essential component of the Fire Department’s operations are the volunteers. They provide day-to-day administrative services, as well as emergency incident support. Examples of volunteer duties include: Public education School presentations Office support Delivery and pick up of supplies and equipment Assist with hydration and food supplies for firefighting personnel at fires and other extended [...]
Ready Your Business Dear Business Professionals: Recent events have proven the value of a strong and disaster-resilient community. Individuals, families, and businesses have been seen working together to recover from these events. “Ready Your Business” is a tool for building a disaster-resistant business community. We have identified 12-Points for Success, that are key to [...]
Casa Grande Fire Department History 1916-1930 The first fire station was built in 1916. Local citizens of the newly formed City of Casa Grande organized the Casa Grande Fire Department. The department had approximately 15 volunteers that utilized a hose cart with 1,000 feet of hose the department received in 1917. In 1928, the department [...]
Fireworks Regulations Fireworks present a serious risk of causing accidental fire, injuries, and even death. Because of the extreme risks that fireworks pose, there are legal restrictions placed on the sale, possession, and use of fireworks. Keep in mind that all types of fireworks can be dangerous, including those types which are considered to be [...]
Remembering Phil Emmett On Saturday, January 24, 2015, the Casa Grande Fire Department lost one of its own members with the untimely death of Fire Captain Phil Emmett. He is survived by his wife Nora, sons Jackson and Carter, parents Don and Sherry and his sisters, Cindy and Dawn. Emmett was hired by the Casa [...]
About Your Smoke Alarm A smoke alarm is a device that detects smoke and sounds an alarm to alert people nearby that there is a potential fire. All smoke alarms are pretty much similar in their function, but may vary slightly by manufacturer. Installation Because smoke rises, alarms should be mounted on the ceiling. To [...]
1. Prepare a Family Disaster Supply Kit (72-hour kit) Water – 1 gallon of H20 per person per day Food – 3 day supply of non-perishable First aid kit Tools & Supplies – flashlights, radios, pocket knife Clothing and Bedding Special Items – baby formula, Medications Important family documents AM/FM radio with batteries 2. Prepare [...]
